Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
- Role
- A synthetic polymer that thickens the formula and stabilizes the emulsion.
- Catalog formulas
- 4
- Type
- Texture
- Verified
- 06.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
A crosslinked synthetic copolymer based on acrylic monomers. Its INCI functions are viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilizing.
Part of a system, not a label in isolation
In roll-ons and cream deodorants it helps reach the right thickness and keep the emulsion uniform. It does not reduce sweating.
No final CIR conclusion on this polymer was found in the sources checked. In the EU, every finished cosmetic product must pass a mandatory safety assessment before it is placed on the market.
The sources checked hold no irritation data for this specific ingredient; reactions to a finished formula are individual.
The number in the INCI name identifies a specific polymer: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 and other polyacrylates are different substances.
Products containing Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.
Sources
The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe): Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Supports: INCI functions, substance description
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Article 10 Supports: safety assessment of the finished product